Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Licensing — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2017

How to read this metric

An increase is a negative signal indicating that the licensing business is underperforming relative to initial acquisition expectations.

Detailed definition

This represents a non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill in the licensing segment exceeds its i...

Peer comparison

Commonly monitored by investors to assess the success of past acquisitions and current segment health.

Metric ID: rl_segment_licensing_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does licensing — goodwill impairment mean?
A write-down of the value of goodwill in the licensing segment due to a decline in expected business performance.